Evans starts as US falls to Costa Rica

The U.S. Men's National team was defeated by Costa Rica, 1-0, at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. on Tuesday.

Forward Joel Campbell struck for Costa Rica in the 70th minute to give Costa Rica its second straight win against the United States.

The U.S. MNT next faces St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Nov. 13 in St. Louis to open the semifinal round of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Four days later, the U.S. takes on Trinidad & Tobago in Port of Spain.

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CRC - Joel Campbell, 70th minute: A nifty one-two put Dave Myrie through down the right flank. He slid a pass back to an onrushing Joel Campbell, who placed a low drive past a diving Tim Howard just inside the far post. USA 0, CRC 1 FINAL

USA - Brad Evans, 43rd minute: A slotted ball from the endline skid ed across the six yard box. Johan Venegas looked to have a clear shot on goal before a hustling Evans threw his body in the way to deny the opportunity.

USA - Tim Howard, 59th minute: Joel Campbell picked up a loose ball in midfield and bore down on goal. He hit a rising shot from 25 yards that Howard tiped over the bar.

USA - Tim Howard, 90th minute: With the U.S. pressing for an equalizer, Costa Rica found huge space for a counter and sent Marcos Urena in one-on-one with Howard. As Lee Nguyen closed, Howard stoned Urena to keep the U.S. in the match.

Next on the Schedule:

U.S, MNT vs. St. Vincent and the Grenadines - FIFA World Cup Qualifier